Legislature

Working together during a virtual session
March 04, 2021
One thing you may not know about the legislative process is that it is very social. Lawmakers collaborate with staff, the public, stakeholders and each other to craft bills that ultimately become law. Working virtually this year has not made this intricate process any easier. Over the last few weeks,... Read More...
Gildon bill to establish Early Childhood Court Program passes Senate
February 25, 2021
Legislation aimed at improving the well-being of young children whose parents are involved or at risk of becoming involved in Washington state’s child welfare system, passed the Senate today. Senate Bill 5331, sponsored by Sen. Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, was passed unanimously. It now goes to the House of Representatives for... Read More...
2021 Legislative session: good, controversial and interesting bills
February 19, 2021
We’ve made it to cutoff! It’s hard to believe that we’re one-third of the way through this year’s legislative session. While things definitely look different in 2021, the legislative process is still the same and this Monday was the policy “cutoff.” This means all Senate bills that are policy-related and... Read More...
February 05, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Welcome to Phase 2! In my first newsletter, I shared information with you on Senate Bill 5114, which would move our state forward to phase 2 of the governor’s “Road to Recovery” plan. Since then, Senate Republicans made a motion to immediately consider this bill. Unfortunately,... Read More...
2021 Legislative session begins — remotely
January 15, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for the honor and privilege of serving as your 25th Legislative District state senator. While the 2021 legislative session will be unlike any other, please do not hesitate to contact me by mail, phone or email,... Read More...
Gildon sworn in as new senator for 25th District
January 04, 2021
Chris Gildon, R-Puyallup, was sworn in today as the 25th Legislative District’s new state senator. Gildon has been a member of the Washington State House of Representatives since 2019 and succeeds Hans Zeiger, who was elected to the Pierce County Council. “I’m proud to continue serving the constituents of the... Read More...